Re: Caitlin Clark

by **kingstonlake** 2024-04-02, 12:23

GRR Spartan wrote:Angel Reese effectiveness was greatly reduced when she dinged her ankle going into the photographers row after fouling Clarke.

I was surprised LSU was so susceptible to the long passes to a player under the basket while LSU was getting down the court.

I disagree.

Clark has a hell of a game and I thought Iowa’s coach Bluder out coached Mulkey although LSU had more athletes.

I disagree. Flau’jae Johnson was probably the best athlete with Clark a close second. The rest I didn’t see a significant difference at all.

by **NigelUno** 2024-04-02, 12:39

DWags wrote:
GRR Spartan wrote:Angel Reese effectiveness was greatly reduced when she dinged her ankle going into the photographers row after fouling Clarke.

I was surprised LSU was so susceptible to the long passes to a player under the basket while LSU was getting down the court.

Clark has a hell of a game and I thought Iowa’s coach Bluder out coached Mulkey although LSU had more athletes.

I think if LSU would’ve used their athleticism more and pressed Iowa, we’re talking about a different game

Neither team is deep. Putting Van Lith on Clark was dumb. I would have changed up defenses on Clark. Box and one. Triangle and two.

by **GRR Spartan** 2024-04-02, 12:48

Forgot Paige Bueckers graduated from HS in 2020, the same year as Clark.

Clark’s has been fortunate to avoid injury and has been able to play every game since she’s been at Iowa.

Bueckers was the #1 recruit in the country chose UConn and had a great 1st year but since had surgery on an ankle, injured a knee in her sophomore season then injured the other knee.

With no injuries maybe Bueckers is getting the buzz but Clark stayed at home instead of choosing a national power like UConn that’s won 10-11 Nattys .

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2024-04-02, 15:17

the Friday Iowa/UConn game is scheduled for 9:30 tip.. which means it'll probably be closer to 9:45. Caitlin Clark - Page 14 1896033241

by **Turtleneck** 2024-04-02, 17:24

Robert J Sakimano wrote:the Friday Iowa/UConn game is scheduled for 9:30 tip.. which means it'll probably be closer to 9:45.

Is that when you go to bed or when you get up to start your day? I get you and GreenWay confused sometimes.

by **tGreenWay** 2024-04-02, 18:00

Turtleneck wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:the Friday Iowa/UConn game is scheduled for 9:30 tip.. which means it'll probably be closer to 9:45.

Is that when you go to bed or when you get up to start your day? I get you and GreenWay confused sometimes.

9:45 is the perfect time for breakfast.

by Pervis Muldoon 2024-04-02, 19:06

NigelUno wrote:
DWags wrote:

I think if LSU would’ve used their athleticism more and pressed Iowa, we’re talking about a different game

Neither team is deep. Putting Van Lith on Clark was dumb. I would have changed up defenses on Clark. Box and one. Triangle and two.

Straight line and three is also a good option, as is point and four. Just don't go pentagon and zero. Cleveland State tried that and Caitlin went off for 38.

by **DWags** 2024-04-02, 19:07

Over 12 million watched. Wow.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2024-04-02, 19:17

Turtleneck wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:the Friday Iowa/UConn game is scheduled for 9:30 tip.. which means it'll probably be closer to 9:45.

Is that when you go to bed or when you get up to start your day? I get you and GreenWay confused sometimes.

I'm usually getting up to hit the bathroom for the first time around then.

by Pervis Muldoon 2024-04-02, 20:27

DWags wrote:Over 12 million watched. Wow.

I was just wondering how many viewers the game got. I picked up my phone to check. Then I forgot why I picked up my phone and went to this board by habit and saw your post. I'm officially old.

by AvgMSUJoe 2024-04-02, 21:00

Pervis Muldoon wrote:
DWags wrote:Over 12 million watched. Wow.

I was just wondering how many viewers the game got. I picked up my phone to check. Then I forgot why I picked up my phone and went to this board by habit and saw your post. I'm officially old.

No sir, you just know that anything worth knowing will be discussed here. Its like your knee reflex, but with stupid, jokes and whatnot.

by **kingstonlake** 2024-04-03, 15:49

DWags wrote:Over 12 million watched. Wow.

More than any NCAA tourney games played Thrursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday with the exception of Duke v NCST

by **DWags** 2024-04-03, 16:43

kingstonlake wrote:
DWags wrote:Over 12 million watched. Wow.

More than any NCAA tourney games played Thrursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday with the exception of Duke v NCST

For the record, these women could always play the game and do it well. of course physiologically there will always be a difference, but shame on all of us for not watching these great athletes.

My eyes were opened, my daughter’s freshman year. Besides cheering for football or basketball., the freshman had to do the two other sports also like wrestling and volleyball. So when we could my wife and I would go to the volleyball games.. I have to tell you, those women were tall, athletic and lickety-split quick. When you were in the front row, they actually were quite intimidating.

Clark might not be the greatest of all time, but she helped bring eyes to women’s sports. And for that, she should always be remembered..

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2024-04-03, 19:53

DWags wrote:
kingstonlake wrote:

More than any NCAA tourney games played Thrursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday with the exception of Duke v NCST

For the record, these women could always play the game and do it well. of course physiologically there will always be a difference, but shame on all of us for not watching these great athletes.

My eyes were opened, my daughter’s freshman year. Besides cheering for football or basketball., the freshman had to do the two other sports also like wrestling and volleyball. So when we could my wife and I would go to the volleyball games.. I have to tell you, those women were tall, athletic and lickety-split quick. When you were in the front row, they actually were quite intimidating.

Clark might not be the greatest of all time, but she helped bring eyes to women’s sports. And for that, she should always be remembered..

not only is women's volleyball one of my favorite sports to watch, but they are some amazing athletes. Quick, explosive, dynamic.

So much positive energy at volleyball games.

by **Turtleneck** 2024-04-04, 17:35

Reese to the WNBA and van Lith to the portal again. I heard van Lith always dreamed about spending her winters in East Lansing, Michigan.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2024-04-05, 21:37

Just tipped off..

And I'm awake. Caitlin Clark - Page 14 3493939353

by **DWags** 2024-04-05, 21:54

Robert J Sakimano wrote:Just tipped off..

And I'm awake.

1-5.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2024-04-05, 22:02

DWags wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:Just tipped off..

And I'm awake.

1-5.

yep.

UConn has a good game plan.

by **duffy munn** 2024-04-05, 22:11

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
DWags wrote:

1-5.
yep.

UConn has a good game plan.

Geno ( who looks like Bobby flay) is not going to let Clark shoot from deep. Her teammates have to step up

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2024-04-05, 22:19

duffy munn wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:
yep.

UConn has a good game plan.

Geno ( who looks like Bobby flay) is not going to let Clark shoot from deep. Her teammates have to step up

Iowa fortunate to just be down 6.

Clark 0-6 from behind the line. Gotta figure she'll get some traction at some point, but UConn ain't going away quietly.

by **duffy munn** 2024-04-05, 22:28

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
duffy munn wrote:

Geno ( who looks like Bobby flay) is not going to let Clark shoot from deep. Her teammates have to step up
Iowa fortunate to just be down 6.

Clark 0-6 from behind the line. Gotta figure she'll get some traction at some point, but UConn ain't going away quietly.

Gonna be hard to Beat Bobby Flay

by **DWags** 2024-04-05, 22:31

Iowa needs to feed Styelke. I think she had 45-50 points one game. Clark needs to distribute.

by **Turtleneck** 2024-04-05, 23:05

DWags wrote:Iowa needs to feed Styelke. I think she had 45-50 points one game. Clark needs to distribute.

I've been in an out the game. Seems like UConn is doing a good job denying Clark the ball. Since she is such a good passer, denying her the ball is the only real strategy. Easier said than done though.

by **DWags** 2024-04-05, 23:08

Turn this game on. It’s great

by **Nordic** 2024-04-05, 23:10

DWags wrote:Turn this game on. It’s great

Don’t tell me what to do! But just did.

by **DWags** 2024-04-05, 23:24

by **DWags** 2024-04-05, 23:28

Ref had balls to make that call

by **Nordic** 2024-04-05, 23:34

DWags wrote:Ref had balls to make that call

Lots of entertaining sloppy play in the last minute

by **Turtleneck** 2024-04-05, 23:37

Yeah, that won't be a controversial call at all.

by **GRR Spartan** 2024-04-06, 00:08

Geno Auriemma and his staff never thought Clark would bounce the inbounds pass off Buecker’s backside to burn clock with 1.1 seconds remaining.

UConn’s Edwards did commit a foul when she screened one defender then moved her feet to screen another in an effort to get Bueckers an open shot on the right wing.

UConn beat Iowa in every category except offensive and defensive rebounds, committing personal fouls and scoreboard.

by **DWags** 2024-04-06, 00:21

Moving screen.

by **kingstonlake** 2024-04-06, 04:42

I’ve seen that call made a trillion times on Sissoko. That was a foul. It’s not even debatable.

by **Cameron** 2024-04-06, 07:44

Easy foul call, I don't get the controversy.

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by **Robert J Sakimano** 2024-04-06, 08:20

DWags wrote:Moving screen.

it was ballsy to make that call at such a crucial point, but it was the right call.to make.

Championship game tomorrow will be a lot of fun. I suspect South Carolina should win, but Iowa is gonna make it interesting.

The women's selection committee and the network are getting the game they wanted (along with the Elite 8 game they wanted in LSU vs Iowa).

by **duffy munn** 2024-04-06, 09:16

Cameron wrote:Easy foul call, I don't get the controversy.

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Agree. Her feet were spread out and moving. She leaned in and dropped a shoulder/elbow. The only thing controversial about the call was the timing. Blatant moving screen

by **DWags** 2024-04-06, 09:36

If your argument this morning is: “well it was a foul but you don’t call that foul a foul at that particular time@. I’m thinking you won’t sway too many people. But Twitter is full of them today.

by **Trapper Gus** 2024-04-06, 09:38

DWags wrote:If your argument this morning is: “well it was a foul but you don’t call that foul a foul at that particular time@. I’m thinking you won’t sway too many people. But Twitter is full of them today.

I have seen late game blatant fouls not called in the NCAA in close games, not sure why, though.

The contact allowed in the modern college game is why I only listen on the radio, where I can pretend that contact isn't happening.

by **MiamiSpartan** 2024-04-06, 09:48

DWags wrote:If your argument this morning is: “well it was a foul but you don’t call that foul a foul at that particular time@. I’m thinking you won’t sway too many people. But Twitter is full of them today.

Yeah, I don't get that logic. So do you not call traveling in the last seconds? Or a clear foul on a shot? Or not give a technical if someone calls a timeout when they don't have any left? (UM fans need not answer that last one)

If they don't call that and UConn win, Iowa have been screwed.

by **NigelUno** 2024-04-06, 09:51

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
DWags wrote:Moving screen.

it was ballsy to make that call at such a crucial point, but it was the right call.to make.

Championship game tomorrow will be a lot of fun. I suspect South Carolina should win, but Iowa is gonna make it interesting.

The women's selection committee and the network are getting the game they wanted (along with the Elite 8 game they wanted in LSU vs Iowa).

Yeah. It was a foul for sure. They kept showing an angle which made it (maybe) not look like a blatant foul, but other angles showed how bad it was.

It was worse than one of the ones that Mady always got called for once a game.

And Iowa was switching anyway, as most teams would do late in the game.

by **kingstonlake** 2024-04-06, 10:02

Pretty sure the referees knew what the play was going to be when they started running it. It’s the first things the refs are going to look at. The screen. You better make it clean.

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